Potential for long-term LNG supplies to the United States
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has been a component of the US gas supply mix since 1970. Between 1970 and 1981 LNG terminals were constructed that have the current capability of receiving annual LNG shipments equivalent to about 700 Bcf. Additional terminal capacity was proposed and sites were under consideration in 1985 when reduced demand for natural gas and softening of gas prices resulted in the termination of plans for new capacity and suspension of contracts for imports. In the 1990s, however, shipments of LNG are again being received, and it is expected that imports of LNG by seaborne trade will play a significant role in meeting the growing US requirements for natural gas supply. It is expected that all existing US terminals will be operational by the mid-1990s, and the existing terminal capacity would be fully utilized by the year 2000. The report summarizes the analysis of the LNG terminal capacity aimed at identifying future LNG liquefaction and transportation needs.
- Research Organization:
- Gas Research Inst., Washington, DC (United States). Strategic Analysis and Energy Forecasting Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 6449216
- Report Number(s):
- PB-93-175255/XAB; GRI-91/0244.1
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: See also PB--92-123702
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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